jogger strollers

1. Posted: Dec 3 2007

   This stroller is great and Amazon has the best price on the web. The only thing I don't really like is that the drink holder is so low down under the back rest. But there is storage in the canapy that can hold a bottle also. The best feature about this storller is the lockable front wheel. Locked for jogging, unlocked for shoping. There is not much storage space underneath.

2. Posted: Oct 22 2007

   To All Parents: No matter what stroller you buy, if you are going to use it outside, make absolutely certain that the canopy is big and that it can rotate around the full front of the stroller. Otherwise, you'll be walking west on your favorite shopping street at 3:30 or 4:00pm and you'll notice your baby struggling in the direct sunlight and you'll have to stop and put sunscreen on or make sure she's not too hot. Take any chair you want outside with a clear view west and notice just how early it is in the day before the sun is baking down directly into your face. It isn't 5:00pm its a lot closer to 2:00 or 3:00pm depending on the time of year. Trust me, you'll thank me. This seems simple, but movable canopy's really are rare it seems. Most strollers come with some tiny little fabric attached to a top bar that might block the sun from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm but that's it. If you don't want to lube your baby up with sunscreen for every 20 minute walk, trust me on this and get any stroller you want with a movable full size canopy. (The canopy on this one rotes all the way, so it litterally will sit on top of her thighs. It came in very handy when we were having a great day at the Cherry Creek Arts festival heading west back toward the car.) We bought this stroller when our girl outgrew her old one. We did tons of research and were resigned to paying an arm and a leg for a Peg Whatever, or a BOB, or a Phil and Ted or whatever Cameron Diaz is pushing around. Then we found this one. They are a little bit harder to find. I don't think they put quite as much marketing muscle behind theirs, but my Dreamer Design has sat next to the above mentioned strollers and others on many occasions, and mine is just as good or better. (It doesn't have super thick plastic spokes in the wheels, but I haven't had any trouble with mine, and I've taken it over the bumpiest terrain you'd be willing to go over with a 1 year old in a stroller). We've taken it on the trails around here (Denver) and up in the mountains. It turns super easy, and she fits comfortably in it. It rolls very smoothly with no effort at all. Once the harness is adjusted, its a breeze to put her in and out. Truth be told, I don't jog with it. I bought it for its go anywhere ability, not because I'm a runner. Which brings me to my only complaint. There is no tray or no cup holder which probably makes sense if you are a jogger. There are lots of zippered pouches and two water bottle holders, but those are useless for sippy cups or for Daddy's Frapacinco. Otherwise, this thing is awesome. It obviously doesn't fold up as small as an umbrella stroller, but it folds completely in half. It's a two handed operation, but simple and easy. The under seat storage area is normal length and width, but very shallow, so a diaper bag is all that fits. Oh, and as an added bonus. We had an issue with the frame after 6 months. I took pictures of it emailed them to Dreamer Design and they sent me a replacement frame piece no fuss, no muss, no credit card number, no ship back the old one, just "sorry, here's what you need to fix it. Let us know if you have any other problems." I love a company that will stand behind its product. Too bad the reviewer who had the straps rip didn't contact the company. I'm sure he would have been more than satisfied.

3. Posted: Sep 19 2007

   I've had this stroller since March and love it! We've been using it since our baby was born (you just need to use the infant insert). It is super easy and comfortable to steer. The best features it has are the adjustable sunshade - it can move all the way down since it's not attached at the top, and the switch for the swivel lock/unlock is by the handlebars, which is super convenient! None of the top of the line strollers out there (Bob, Bumbleride, Zooper, etc) have these really important features. I highly recommend this stroller!!

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1. Posted: Mar 12 2008

   I love this stroller. I use on crowded city streets and trails alike as well as pretty much anything in between. Easy to fold, the wheels come off easily for compact storage in the trunk. I like that the swivel wheel can be locked into the straight postion with the push of a button right there on the parents handle. The seat belt is super adjustable, I have a 40 pound three year old and she fits just fine. I also like that the inner sides of the seat area are slightly padded so I never have to worry about her head bouncing around when she is sleeping and having her wake up crying. The easy to access storage area is wonderfull and just roomy enough. I have owned a BOB and an older model of the dreamer design(this was an upgrade) and I have to admitt that I prefer the Dreamers for both my childs comfort and the ease of use. I only wish I had the type of handbrake that my fixed wheel stroller had but that is about impossible with a swivel wheel.

2. Posted: Dec 3 2007

   This stroller is great and Amazon has the best price on the web. The only thing I don't really like is that the drink holder is so low down under the back rest. But there is storage in the canapy that can hold a bottle also. The best feature about this storller is the lockable front wheel. Locked for jogging, unlocked for shoping. There is not much storage space underneath.

3. Posted: Oct 22 2007

   To All Parents: No matter what stroller you buy, if you are going to use it outside, make absolutely certain that the canopy is big and that it can rotate around the full front of the stroller. Otherwise, you'll be walking west on your favorite shopping street at 3:30 or 4:00pm and you'll notice your baby struggling in the direct sunlight and you'll have to stop and put sunscreen on or make sure she's not too hot. Take any chair you want outside with a clear view west and notice just how early it is in the day before the sun is baking down directly into your face. It isn't 5:00pm its a lot closer to 2:00 or 3:00pm depending on the time of year. Trust me, you'll thank me. This seems simple, but movable canopy's really are rare it seems. Most strollers come with some tiny little fabric attached to a top bar that might block the sun from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm but that's it. If you don't want to lube your baby up with sunscreen for every 20 minute walk, trust me on this and get any stroller you want with a movable full size canopy. (The canopy on this one rotes all the way, so it litterally will sit on top of her thighs. It came in very handy when we were having a great day at the Cherry Creek Arts festival heading west back toward the car.) We bought this stroller when our girl outgrew her old one. We did tons of research and were resigned to paying an arm and a leg for a Peg Whatever, or a BOB, or a Phil and Ted or whatever Cameron Diaz is pushing around. Then we found this one. They are a little bit harder to find. I don't think they put quite as much marketing muscle behind theirs, but my Dreamer Design has sat next to the above mentioned strollers and others on many occasions, and mine is just as good or better. (It doesn't have super thick plastic spokes in the wheels, but I haven't had any trouble with mine, and I've taken it over the bumpiest terrain you'd be willing to go over with a 1 year old in a stroller). We've taken it on the trails around here (Denver) and up in the mountains. It turns super easy, and she fits comfortably in it. It rolls very smoothly with no effort at all. Once the harness is adjusted, its a breeze to put her in and out. Truth be told, I don't jog with it. I bought it for its go anywhere ability, not because I'm a runner. Which brings me to my only complaint. There is no tray or no cup holder which probably makes sense if you are a jogger. There are lots of zippered pouches and two water bottle holders, but those are useless for sippy cups or for Daddy's Frapacinco. Otherwise, this thing is awesome. It obviously doesn't fold up as small as an umbrella stroller, but it folds completely in half. It's a two handed operation, but simple and easy. The under seat storage area is normal length and width, but very shallow, so a diaper bag is all that fits. Oh, and as an added bonus. We had an issue with the frame after 6 months. I took pictures of it emailed them to Dreamer Design and they sent me a replacement frame piece no fuss, no muss, no credit card number, no ship back the old one, just "sorry, here's what you need to fix it. Let us know if you have any other problems." I love a company that will stand behind its product. Too bad the reviewer who had the straps rip didn't contact the company. I'm sure he would have been more than satisfied.

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